From 1923-1926, just a few years after Poland regained its independence, impressive investments were completed thanks to the efforts of the Polish Government, and it's engineers and workers. Within three years, a new town and harbour were built in Gdynia. This is a tale about work, friendship and love, about hopes and failures. The main character, Krzysztof Grabien, arrives from the interior of the country together with his friend Wolodia Jazowiecki, to participate in the construction of the Gdynia harbour. Here he meets a Kashubian girl, Łucka Konka...